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FE08 ANX

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,817 mi
Last recorded112,817 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 ANX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 112,817 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 107,556 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 102,330 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 94,043 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under tray fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2021 94,043 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2020 91,258 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inner edge also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear shock absorbers misting (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 91,249 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken incomplete at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pad clips not sat in caliper correctly (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Pads worn more than opposite side (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inner edge also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear shock absorbers misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 84,682 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 81,515 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2019 81,514 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2018 76,701 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2018 76,701 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m and badly worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2016 69,773 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin caution, approx 0.5mm (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2015 61,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 53,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre brake light not working

Pass 14 Feb 2013 45,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r child seat

Pass 11 Feb 2012 35,176 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2011 28,552 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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FE08 ANX is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 80,098 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE08 ANX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Altea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FE08 ANX is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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